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BAN vs PAK Match Analysis

When Bangladesh meets Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla, it’s not just about runs and wickets—it’s about pride painted in green and red. The match is scheduled to begin in the evening, promising an exciting contest under lights in front of passionate cricket fans.

Bangladesh comes into this game buoyed by a strong recent performance and a balanced squad featuring experienced campaigners and promising youngsters. With home advantage and confident team chemistry, Bangladesh will look to capitalize on familiar conditions.

Pakistan, on the other hand, carries the momentum of a recent series win over Bangladesh on their home turf, showcasing their depth in both batting and bowling departments. The batting lineup has aggressive firepower and depth, making Pakistan a formidable opponent in this series opener.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Team Preview & Squads

Bangladesh

Litton Das leads BAN with calm and composure, combining tactical acumen with strong batting skills behind the stumps. His leadership has brought stability to the side in crucial moments, and his ability to anchor innings will be vital for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s batting line-up is well-balanced, with Litton Das anchoring at the top and players like Mohammad Naim and Towhid Hridoy providing the necessary aggression. Middle-order batsmen such as Tanzid Hasan and Rishad Hossain offer flexibility with their ability to rotate strike and accelerate when needed.

The bowling unit is spearheaded by Mustafizur Rahman, whose variations and experience will be crucial in controlling runs and taking wickets. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nasum Ahmed lead the spin attack, The pace bowlers, including Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam, add balance..

In their last outing against Sri Lanka on July 16, 2025, BAN showcased their dominance with a clinical 8-wicket win in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s modest total of 132/7 was no match for Bangladesh, who chased it down with 21 deliveries remaining through disciplined bowling and calm batting.

Bangladesh Squad

Bangladesh Squad

Litton Das (c) (wk), Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy.

Pakistan

Despite being relatively new as captain, he has quickly earned respect with his proactive decision-making and ability to motivate his team. His leadership will be crucial to harness the talents of a young but promising squad.

PAK batting lineup is deep and versatile, anchored by experienced players like Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Haris, while dynamic youngsters like Hasan Nawaz and Khushdil Shah add aggression. The middle order includes all-rounders like Faheem Ashraf, who can stabilize or accelerate the innings depending on the situation.

PAK boasts a potent bowling attack led by pace bowlers Abbas Afridi and Abrar Ahmed, who can generate pace and bounce. The spin options with Mohammad Nawaz and Ahmed Daniyal provide control and wicket-taking abilities in the middle overs.

In their last meeting against Bangladesh on June 1, 2025, at Lahore, Pakistan posted a solid 197/3 in reply to Bangladesh’s 196/6 and clinched a comfortable 7-wicket victory with 16 balls to spare. Strong batting combined with steady bowling ensured Bangladesh was held to a tough but chaseable total.

Pakistan Squad

Pakistan Squad

Salman Agha (c), Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem.

BAN vs PAK Outfield Report

Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

The Dhaka pitch at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium typically offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with the surface tending to slow down slightly under lights. Early on, pacers can get some seam movement, but as the match progresses, spinners find more grip and turn. Batting second has often proven advantageous, given the dew factor aiding the chase.

Weather conditions for the match day are expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures hovering around 32°C during the evening session. There is minimal chance of rain, and clear skies should prevail, providing ideal conditions for a full match. The humidity could make the outfield slightly slower, affecting the ball’s speed to the boundary.

Historically, the highest T20I score at this venue is around 200+ when batting first, while the lowest successful chase has been near 130 runs. The pitch usually supports a competitive total of 160-180 when batting first, with teams chasing often targeting a similar range to secure a win.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five T20 internationals between Bangladesh and Pakistan, Pakistan has dominated with four wins to Bangladesh’s one.

BAN vs PAK Prediction

According to cricket analysts Pakistan have a 53% chance of Winning.